Protea Hotel The Winkler (White River, South Africa): See 50 Reviews and 19 Photos

Address: R538 Numbi Gate Road, White River 1249, South Africa

Region: South Africa > Mpumalanga > White River

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in White River

Price range (per night): $99 - $183

Hotel Class:4 star (4*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Protea Hotel The Winkler – Your vibey landmark in the Lowveld – Work or Play, the place to stay. Open spaces, African nature at your doorstep and effortless comfort – Protea Hotel The Winkler epitomises the beauty, warmth and tranquility of the unique Mpumalanga province. Facilities available at the hotel include a state of the art conference centre accommodating up to 300 delegates, an on-site paintball course, that can be used for pure fun or team building challenges and for the younger GUESTs a fully equipped Kidz zone. With its ideal location, Protea Hotel The Winkler is a perfect spot from which to explore the beautiful surrounding area which offers attractions like Blyde River Canyon, Sabie Waterfalls and Pilgrim’s Rest. Only 20min drive from the renowned Kruger National Park, 6 kilometres from the White River Golf Course, 8 min drive from the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and 20 kilometres from Nelspruit, this hotel has a world at its doorstep! ... more less

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Adrienne M

Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

2 reviews

“This is not a four star”

Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We stayed there on Saturday night, trouble checking in and service from staff is non existent. The price is not cheap either- if I have to be in the area again I would rather sleep in my car- they need to train the staff how to treat paying guests- rather stay at a smaller establishment in the area.

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whadam00

Lexington, Kentucky

Top Contributor

53 reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

5 helpful votes

“Great hotel for exploring southern Kruger.”

Reviewed 22 April 2013

Stayed here for two nights with a smarTours trip. The hotel is charming with its architectural courtyard and sweeping gardens. Rooms and general styling are a little dates, but they fit it well. Complimentary wifi was enjoyed by many to upload game drive pictures while enjoying sundowners on the veranda. Meals offered a wide variety of options, but its best... More

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Dear "whadam00", Your recommendations of our hotel and its facilities are much appreciated! The TEAM is thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we have been able to make your visit to the Kruger Park area an enjoyable one... Do make sure you visit us again when next in South Africa! Warm regards, Charmaine Kotze - General... More

Carla L

South Africa

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

3 helpful votes

“Disappointing”

Reviewed 9 April 2013

We stayed here in December 2012 as our family holiday Christmas getaway. We rather disappointed as they advised that the hotel had an extensive upgrade. It was lacking character and felt cold. The facilities are old and few. The food is great and in abundance. The hotel is fine for a stop to do and see other attractions in the... More

Dear "Carla L", Thank you for your candid feedback on our tripadvisor page. Clearly, we are disappointed to hear we have not been able to exceed your expectations, especially when it comes to our facilities on offer. The hotel has been refurbished some years ago and generally our facilities are perceived positively by our guest. Unfortunately, we have not been... More

Kershree

Johannesburg, South Africa

Senior Contributor

28 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

11 helpful votes

“Absolute Tranquility”

This was our first stay at this hotel. Very surprised at this stunning hotel. The location is beautiful amongst the vast roaming hills and rich vegetation. The hotel grounds are so well maintained and ideal for day or night walks. The staff were very helpful at all times. The rooms are very comfortable, well furnished, and very clean. Activities for... More

Dear "Keshree", On behalf of the entire TEAM, I thank you for your kind recommendations. Your detailed comments on our services and facilities are much appreciated and will be celebrated with all team members. I will discuss your comments on the buffet offering with our kitchen TEAM and use this during our monthly review. Glad to hear you enjoyed the... More

belllasadie

Sacramento, California

38 reviews

28 hotel reviews

Reviews in 31 cities

30 helpful votes

“Good location for visiting Kruger Park”

Reviewed 28 March 2013

We stayed here as part of a group while visiting Kruger national park. It was a nicely laid out hotel with a nice pool, beautiful grounds and patios where you could sit out and enjoy the grounds. It's about 45 minutes to the park but a nice place to return to with good food at the restaurant. Water in the... More

Dear "belllasadie", We much appreciate your kind and honest feedback on your recent stay with us during your visit to South Africa. We are happy to hear that we have been able to create a comfortable stay and you have enjoyed the views from our patio at the hotel, overlooking the lush hotel gardens and pool. Do make sure you... More

Globetrottersx2

Kansas City

45 reviews

20 hotel reviews

Reviews in 21 cities

8 helpful votes

“All good but the crickets”

Reviewed 24 February 2013 via mobile

Spent two nights here in Feb, 2013. Staff was great, very friendly and helpful. Ate breakfast and dinner which were great both days. Good variety of fruits and veggies. Maddy's omelettes were great. Big plus, the air conditioner worked very well although at night it wasn't needed just to cool off the room in the heat of the day. The... More

Dear "Globetrottersx2", We are thrilled to hear that you have truly enjoyed your stay with us during your visit to the beautiful Kruger Park area... Next time around, we will make sure we scare the crickets away before arrival... :0 Greetings form the entire TEAM at the hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back again in future. Yours... More

London_Travellers_09

London, United Kingdom

171 reviews

60 hotel reviews

Reviews in 56 cities

133 helpful votes

“lovely grounds and fabulous service”

Reviewed 5 February 2013

We had a great stay here. We coincided with the Ethiopian national football team which was a bonus! The staff are great and really go the extra mile. The room we had was a little close to the road but with earplugs we had a good night's sleep. The bed was comfortable and the room looked onto the gardens. The... More

Dear "London_Travellers_09", Thank you for the kind recommendations! The TEAM and I appreciated this tremendously. We are thrilled to hear we have been able to make your stay a comfortable one while visiting the beautiful Mpumalanga province. Do make sure you pay us another visit soon when returning to South Africa! Greetings from the TEAM at Protea hotel The Winkler,... More

kshlee

Honolulu, Hawaii

Reviews in 2 cities

“Hotel needs help”

The lighting in the bathroom was so so very dim; yet outside of the bathroom was brightly lit. There was no mirror there to do your makeup. Our friends next door to us had to call maintenance because her bathroom was darker than ours. It was not taken care of until the evening after our return from the day long... More

Dear "kshlee", On behalf of the Protea hotel The Winkler TEAM, I would like to offer my most sincere apologies for the various issues experienced with the lighting in your room while staying with us. We sincerely appreciate your candid feedback - as it’s only with true and constructive feedback that we can correct our errors and strive to improve... More

Janey_Red

Winnipeg, Canada

9 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

14 helpful votes

“Cute hotel”

Reviewed 24 January 2013

I feel bad for the staff when we arrived in pouring rain our group was a little travel weary but then we perked up later on. It's a lovely hotel, nicely decorated, friendly staff - beautiful views from the back deck area. Dinner and breakfast were great. Our rooms were nice. Watch out for frogs on the walkways and in... More

Dear "Janey_Red", Greetings from the entire TEAM at Protea Hotel Winkler and we sincerely thank you for the genuine and kind feedback. Glad to hear we have been able to create a memorable stay when traveling through the beautiful surroundings of Kruger Park. We look forward to welcoming you back to South Africa soon and would be thrilled to host... More

Piet F

Durban, South Africa

Contributor

15 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

10 helpful votes

“Great Hotel!”

Reviewed 20 January 2013 via mobile

Returning from Kruger Park back home, we decided on a 2 night stay at the Winkler. My previous stay at the hotel was at the time when it was still privately owned and since Protea Hotels took over they've done an excellent job to it. We booked 2 rooms and management quickly upgraded our room to a suite in order... More

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Dear Piet F, Just a quick note to thank you for acknowledging the service received by the TEAM at Protea Hotel The Winkler... We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, including the amazing views from the hotel overlooking the glowing fields of Mpumalanga... We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Kind regards, Charmaine Kotze -... More

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